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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.07, 334.68 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.07, 334.68 and 214.38 is: 296.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.07 : 334.68 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.07/334.68 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.07x = 334.68 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.07x = 71,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,747.03/242.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.39

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