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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 402.86 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 402.86 and 242.24 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 402.86 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/402.86 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 402.86 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 97,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,587.40/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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