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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.75, 335.64 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.75, 335.64 and 211.99 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.75 : 335.64 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.75/335.64 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.75x = 335.64 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.75x = 71,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,151.26/242.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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