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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 393.42 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 393.42 and 242.68 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 393.42 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/393.42 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 393.42 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 95,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,475.17/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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