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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.73 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.73 and 213.75 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.73 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.73 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.73 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 77,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,747.66/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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