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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.54, 364.20 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.54, 364.20 and 215.21 is: 323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.54 : 364.20 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.54/364.20 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.54x = 364.20 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.54x = 78,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377.54/242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.15

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