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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 364.17 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 364.17 and 202.08 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 364.17 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/364.17 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 364.17 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 73,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,591.47/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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