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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 334.68 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 334.68 and 219.40 is: 302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 334.68 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/334.68 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 334.68 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 73,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,428.79/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.52

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