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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 333.30 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 333.30 and 210.60 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 333.30 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/333.30 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 333.30 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 70,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,192.98/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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