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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.79, 334.90 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.79, 334.90 and 209.98 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.79 : 334.90 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.79/334.90 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.79x = 334.90 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.79x = 70,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,322.30/242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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