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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.29, 402.02 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.29, 402.02 and 242.09 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.29 : 402.02 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.29/402.02 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.29x = 402.02 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.29x = 97,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,325.02/291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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