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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 333.72 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 333.72 and 207.36 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 333.72 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/333.72 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 333.72 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 69,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,200.18/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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