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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 425.35 and 242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 425.35 and 242.85 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 425.35 = 242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/425.35 = 242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 425.35 × 242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 103,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,295.03/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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