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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.68 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.68 and 196.08 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.68 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.68 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.68 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 65,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,624.05/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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