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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 424.92 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 424.92 and 242.72 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 424.92 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/424.92 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 424.92 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 103,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,136.58/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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