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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 363.83 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 363.83 and 215.73 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 363.83 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/363.83 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 363.83 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 78,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,487.97/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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