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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.69 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.69 and 196.22 is: 270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.69 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.69 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.69 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 65,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,670.71/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.99

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