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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 362.68 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 362.68 and 215.97 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 362.68 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/362.68 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 362.68 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 78,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,326.10/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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