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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 403.92 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 403.92 and 242.98 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 403.92 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/403.92 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 403.92 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 98,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,144.48/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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