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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 388.92 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 388.92 and 242.40 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 388.92 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/388.92 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 388.92 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 94,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,274.21/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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