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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.80, 353.08 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.80, 353.08 and 242.74 is: 335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.80 : 353.08 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.80/353.08 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.80x = 353.08 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.80x = 85,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,706.64/255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.05

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