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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 541.38 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 541.38 and 242.84 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 541.38 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/541.38 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 541.38 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 131,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,468.72/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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