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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 333.78 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 333.78 and 241.22 is: 331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 333.78 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/333.78 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 333.78 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 80,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,514.41/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.91

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