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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 406.70 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 406.70 and 242.32 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 406.70 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/406.70 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 406.70 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 98,551.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,551.54/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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