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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 425.04 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 425.04 and 242.64 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 425.04 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/425.04 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 425.04 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 103,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,131.71/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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