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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 364.34 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 364.34 and 88.89 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 364.34 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/364.34 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 364.34 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 32,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385.74/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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