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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.76, 335.01 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.76, 335.01 and 234.04 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.76 : 335.01 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.76/335.01 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.76x = 335.01 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.76x = 78,405.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,405.74/242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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