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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.49, 333.79 and 214.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.49, 333.79 and 214.81 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.49 : 333.79 = 214.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.49/333.79 = 214.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.49x = 333.79 × 214.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.49x = 71,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,701.43/242.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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