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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.50, 362.88 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.50, 362.88 and 207.82 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.50 : 362.88 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.50/362.88 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.50x = 362.88 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.50x = 75,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,413.72/242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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