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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 401.71 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 401.71 and 242.22 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 401.71 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/401.71 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 401.71 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 97,302.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,302.20/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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