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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 334.14 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 334.14 and 211.32 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 334.14 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/334.14 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 334.14 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 70,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,610.46/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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