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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 398.52 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 398.52 and 242.38 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 398.52 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/398.52 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 398.52 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 96,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593.28/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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