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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 334.80 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 334.80 and 215.10 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 334.80 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/334.80 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 334.80 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 72,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,015.48/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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