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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 333.96 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 333.96 and 213.56 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 333.96 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/333.96 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 333.96 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 71,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,320.50/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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