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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.82, 335.61 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.82, 335.61 and 215.73 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.82 : 335.61 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.82/335.61 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.82x = 335.61 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.82x = 72,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,401.15/242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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