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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.41, 363.62 and 69.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.41, 363.62 and 69.06 is: 103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.41 : 363.62 = 69.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.41/363.62 = 69.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.41x = 363.62 × 69.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.41x = 25,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,110.69/242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.59

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