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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 363.77 and 219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 363.77 and 219.63 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 363.77 = 219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/363.77 = 219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 363.77 × 219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 79,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,893.71/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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