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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.44 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.44 and 200 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.44 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.44 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.44 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 72,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,888/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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