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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 425.86 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 425.86 and 242.96 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 425.86 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/425.86 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 425.86 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 103,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,464.21/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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