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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 334.64 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 334.64 and 218.96 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 334.64 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/334.64 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 334.64 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 73,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,270.01/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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