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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.44, 334.21 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.44, 334.21 and 213.05 is: 293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.44 : 334.21 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.44/334.21 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.44x = 334.21 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.44x = 71,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202.38/242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.70

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