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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 334.55 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 334.55 and 205.24 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 334.55 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/334.55 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 334.55 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 68,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,660.34/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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