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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 362.64 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 362.64 and 204.91 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 362.64 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/362.64 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 362.64 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 74,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,308.56/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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