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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 335.08 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 335.08 and 208.13 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 335.08 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/335.08 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 335.08 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 69,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,740.52/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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