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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 363.35 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 363.35 and 213.50 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 363.35 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/363.35 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 363.35 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 77,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,576.67/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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