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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 334.38 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 334.38 and 207.41 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 334.38 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/334.38 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 334.38 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 69,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,354.59/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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