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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 420.03 and 242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 420.03 and 242.62 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 420.03 = 242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/420.03 = 242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 420.03 × 242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 101,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,907.68/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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