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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 361.70 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 361.70 and 208.04 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 361.70 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/361.70 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 361.70 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 75,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,248.07/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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