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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 426.48 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 426.48 and 242.40 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 426.48 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/426.48 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 426.48 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 103,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,378.75/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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