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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 415.72 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 415.72 and 242.96 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 415.72 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/415.72 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 415.72 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 101,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,003.33/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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