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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.86, 335.28 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.86, 335.28 and 211.82 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.86 : 335.28 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.86/335.28 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.86x = 335.28 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.86x = 71,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,019.01/242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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