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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 363.81 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 363.81 and 208.02 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 363.81 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/363.81 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 363.81 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 75,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,679.76/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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