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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.30, 550.94 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.30, 550.94 and 242.04 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.30 : 550.94 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.30/550.94 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.30x = 550.94 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.30x = 133,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,349.52/399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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