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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 362.61 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 362.61 and 214.75 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 362.61 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/362.61 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 362.61 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 77,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,870.50/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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