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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 398.40 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 398.40 and 242.56 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 398.40 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/398.40 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 398.40 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 96,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,635.90/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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