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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.41, 350.62 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.41, 350.62 and 242.78 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.41 : 350.62 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.41/350.62 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.41x = 350.62 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.41x = 85,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,121.16/254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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