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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 335.24 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 335.24 and 209.49 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 335.24 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/335.24 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 335.24 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 70,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,229.43/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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