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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 403.38 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 403.38 and 242.61 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 403.38 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/403.38 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 403.38 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 97,862.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,862.51/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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