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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 334.38 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 334.38 and 219.34 is: 302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 334.38 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/334.38 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 334.38 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 73,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,342.91/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.22

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