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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 334.44 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 334.44 and 210.06 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 334.44 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/334.44 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 334.44 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 70,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,252.47/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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