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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.42, 334.33 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.42, 334.33 and 215.87 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.42 : 334.33 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.42/334.33 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.42x = 334.33 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.42x = 72,169.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,169.61/242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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