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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 381.78 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 381.78 and 242.24 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 381.78 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/381.78 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 381.78 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 92,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,480.48/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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