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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 462.80 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 462.80 and 242.37 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 462.80 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/462.80 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 462.80 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 112,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,169.44/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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