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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 333.86 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 333.86 and 209.58 is: 288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 333.86 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/333.86 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 333.86 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 69,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,970.38/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.51

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