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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 335.19 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 335.19 and 237.79 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 335.19 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/335.19 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 335.19 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 79,702.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702.92/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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