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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 334.29 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 334.29 and 205.66 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 334.29 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/334.29 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 334.29 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 68,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,750.08/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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