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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 363.38 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 363.38 and 213.36 is: 320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 363.38 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/363.38 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 363.38 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 77,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,530.40/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.36

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