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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.60, 424.20 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.60, 424.20 and 242 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.60 : 424.20 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.60/424.20 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.60x = 424.20 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.60x = 102,656.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,656.40/307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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