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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 361.94 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 361.94 and 212.88 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 361.94 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/361.94 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 361.94 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 77,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,048.72/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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