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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.02 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.02 and 220.84 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.02 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.02 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.02 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 73,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,764.98/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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