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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 363.31 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 363.31 and 201.51 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 363.31 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/363.31 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 363.31 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 73,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,210.60/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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