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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.47, 363.55 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.47, 363.55 and 213.64 is: 320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.47 : 363.55 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.47/363.55 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.47x = 363.55 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.47x = 77,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,668.82/242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.32

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