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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 335.28 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 335.28 and 218.24 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 335.28 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/335.28 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 335.28 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 73,171.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,171.51/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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