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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 335.03 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 335.03 and 201.24 is: 277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 335.03 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/335.03 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 335.03 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 67,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420.43/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.73

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