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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.69, 415.84 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.69, 415.84 and 242.52 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.69 : 415.84 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.69/415.84 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.69x = 415.84 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.69x = 100,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,849.52/301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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