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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 362.93 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 362.93 and 211.44 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 362.93 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/362.93 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 362.93 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 76,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,736.86/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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