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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 541.22 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 541.22 and 242.80 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 541.22 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/541.22 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 541.22 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 131,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,407.47/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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