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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 364.19 and 212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 364.19 and 212.35 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 364.19 = 212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/364.19 = 212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 364.19 × 212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 77,335.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,335.75/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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