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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 334.38 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 334.38 and 203.64 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 334.38 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/334.38 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 334.38 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 68,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093.14/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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