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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 333.60 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 333.60 and 205.40 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 333.60 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/333.60 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 333.60 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 68,521.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,521.44/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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