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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 462.36 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 462.36 and 242.49 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 462.36 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/462.36 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 462.36 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 112,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,115.36/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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