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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.77, 363.34 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.77, 363.34 and 199.43 is: 298.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.77 : 363.34 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.77/363.34 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.77x = 363.34 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.77x = 72,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,459.90/242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.48

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