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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 334.19 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 334.19 and 203.33 is: 280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 334.19 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/334.19 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 334.19 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 67,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,948.17/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.44

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