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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 362.70 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 362.70 and 207.93 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 362.70 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/362.70 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 362.70 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 75,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,416.21/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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