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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 363.48 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 363.48 and 68.99 is: 103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 363.48 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/363.48 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 363.48 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 25,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,075.40/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.48

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