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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 362.99 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 362.99 and 199.20 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 362.99 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/362.99 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 362.99 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 72,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,307.61/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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