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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.94 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.94 and 213.74 is: 320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.94 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.94 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.94 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 77,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,786.98/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.93

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