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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 334.43 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 334.43 and 209.34 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 334.43 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/334.43 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 334.43 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 70,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,008.53/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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