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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.98 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.98 and 203.94 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.98 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.98 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.98 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 68,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,315.82/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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