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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 363.84 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 363.84 and 209.98 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 363.84 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/363.84 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 363.84 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 76,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,399.12/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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