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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 363.58 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 363.58 and 69.04 is: 103.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 363.58 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/363.58 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 363.58 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 25,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101.56/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.57

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