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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 381.49 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 381.49 and 242.01 is: 363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 381.49 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/381.49 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 381.49 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 92,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,323.79/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.06

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