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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.32, 363.96 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.32, 363.96 and 199.12 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.32 : 363.96 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.32/363.96 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.32x = 363.96 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.32x = 72,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,471.72/242.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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