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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.41, 334.92 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.41, 334.92 and 205.96 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.41 : 334.92 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.41/334.92 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.41x = 334.92 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.41x = 68,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,980.12/242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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