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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 402.74 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 402.74 and 242.79 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 402.74 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/402.74 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 402.74 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 97,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,781.24/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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