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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 333.97 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 333.97 and 211.03 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 333.97 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/333.97 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 333.97 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 70,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,478.45/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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