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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 364.22 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 364.22 and 204.59 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 364.22 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/364.22 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 364.22 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 74,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,512.93/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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