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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.47, 363.71 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.47, 363.71 and 69.15 is: 103.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.47 : 363.71 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.47/363.71 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.47x = 363.71 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.47x = 25,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,152.08/242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.73

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