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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 364.03 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 364.03 and 69.36 is: 104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 364.03 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/364.03 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 364.03 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 25,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,249.12/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.03

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