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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.12, 333.32 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.12, 333.32 and 210.60 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.12 : 333.32 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.12/333.32 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.12x = 333.32 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.12x = 70,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,196.14/242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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