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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 364.01 and 69.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 364.01 and 69.30 is: 103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 364.01 = 69.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/364.01 = 69.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 364.01 × 69.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 25,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225.55/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.96

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