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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.35, 333.90 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.35, 333.90 and 200.68 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.35 : 333.90 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.35/333.90 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.35x = 333.90 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.35x = 67,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007.05/242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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