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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.64, 402.16 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.64, 402.16 and 242.50 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.64 : 402.16 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.64/402.16 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.64x = 402.16 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.64x = 97,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,523.80/291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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