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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.54 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.54 and 205.22 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.54 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.54 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.54 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 68,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,654.30/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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