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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 334.20 and 198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 334.20 and 198.58 is: 273.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 334.20 = 198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/334.20 = 198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 334.20 × 198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 66,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,365.44/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.88

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