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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 333.81 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 333.81 and 200.52 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 333.81 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/333.81 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 333.81 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 66,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,935.58/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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