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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.19, 332.43 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.19, 332.43 and 242.19 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.19 : 332.43 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.19/332.43 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.19x = 332.43 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.19x = 80,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,510.99/242.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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