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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.16 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.16 and 219.02 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.16 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.16 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.16 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 73,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,187.72/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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