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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.67, 334.55 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.67, 334.55 and 207.55 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.67 : 334.55 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.67/334.55 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.67x = 334.55 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.67x = 69,435.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,435.85/242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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