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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 363.66 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 363.66 and 71.44 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 363.66 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/363.66 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 363.66 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 25,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,979.87/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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