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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.06, 332.71 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.06, 332.71 and 214.29 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.06 : 332.71 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.06/332.71 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.06x = 332.71 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.06x = 71,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,295.89/242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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