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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.59, 334.04 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.59, 334.04 and 217.30 is: 299.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.59 : 334.04 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.59/334.04 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.59x = 334.04 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.59x = 72,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,586.35/242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.22

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