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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 388.68 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 388.68 and 242.58 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 388.68 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/388.68 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 388.68 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 94,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,285.99/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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