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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 334.40 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 334.40 and 207.86 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 334.40 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/334.40 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 334.40 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 69,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,505.67/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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