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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 363.56 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 363.56 and 212.76 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 363.56 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/363.56 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 363.56 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 77,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,351.03/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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