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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 333.18 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 333.18 and 209.07 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 333.18 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/333.18 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 333.18 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 69,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,657.94/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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