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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 362.54 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 362.54 and 205.55 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 362.54 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/362.54 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 362.54 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 74,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,520.16/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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