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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 363.94 and 201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 363.94 and 201.79 is: 302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 363.94 = 201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/363.94 = 201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 363.94 × 201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 73,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,438.14/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.64

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