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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 362.18 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 362.18 and 204.54 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 362.18 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/362.18 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 362.18 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 74,079.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,079.27/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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