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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 334.46 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 334.46 and 209.46 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 334.46 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/334.46 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 334.46 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 70,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,055.99/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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