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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 424.70 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 424.70 and 242.46 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 424.70 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/424.70 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 424.70 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 102,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,972.76/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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