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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 398.93 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 398.93 and 242.39 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 398.93 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/398.93 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 398.93 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 96,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,696.43/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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