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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 363.96 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 363.96 and 204.19 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 363.96 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/363.96 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 363.96 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 74,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,316.99/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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