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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 334.13 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 334.13 and 203.04 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 334.13 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/334.13 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 334.13 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 67,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,840.74/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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