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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 395.33 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 395.33 and 242.49 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 395.33 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/395.33 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 395.33 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 95,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,864.56/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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