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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 333.62 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 333.62 and 207.29 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 333.62 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/333.62 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 333.62 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 69,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,156.66/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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