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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 403.31 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 403.31 and 242.72 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 403.31 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/403.31 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 403.31 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 97,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,891.40/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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