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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 335.18 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 335.18 and 203.48 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 335.18 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/335.18 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 335.18 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 68,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,202.43/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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