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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 419.99 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 419.99 and 242.27 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 419.99 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/419.99 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 419.99 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 101,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,750.98/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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