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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 333.01 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 333.01 and 215.80 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 333.01 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/333.01 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 333.01 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 71,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,863.00/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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