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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 540.98 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 540.98 and 242.70 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 540.98 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/540.98 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 540.98 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 131,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,295.85/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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