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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 334.46 and 216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 334.46 and 216.92 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 334.46 = 216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/334.46 = 216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 334.46 × 216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 72,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,551.06/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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