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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.71, 363.12 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.71, 363.12 and 218.11 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.71 : 363.12 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.71/363.12 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.71x = 363.12 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.71x = 79,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,200.10/242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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