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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 419.94 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 419.94 and 242.60 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 419.94 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/419.94 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 419.94 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 101,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,877.44/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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