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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 414.45 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 414.45 and 242.28 is: 334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 414.45 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/414.45 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 414.45 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 100,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,412.95/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.64

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