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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 363.42 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 363.42 and 201.99 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 363.42 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/363.42 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 363.42 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 73,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,407.21/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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