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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.66, 425.56 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.66, 425.56 and 242.06 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.66 : 425.56 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.66/425.56 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.66x = 425.56 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.66x = 103,013.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,013.56/308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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