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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 362.97 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 362.97 and 202.02 is: 302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 362.97 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/362.97 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 362.97 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 73,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,327.20/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.50

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