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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 334.95 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 334.95 and 211.49 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 334.95 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/334.95 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 334.95 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 70,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837.52/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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