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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 402.38 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 402.38 and 242.34 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 402.38 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/402.38 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 402.38 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 97,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,512.77/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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