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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 424.80 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 424.80 and 242.22 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 424.80 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/424.80 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 424.80 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 102,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,895.06/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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