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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 333.84 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 333.84 and 198.40 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 333.84 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/333.84 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 333.84 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 66,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,233.86/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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