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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.27, 363.26 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.27, 363.26 and 213.44 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.27 : 363.26 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.27/363.26 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.27x = 363.26 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.27x = 77,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,534.21/242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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