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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 334.95 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 334.95 and 218.58 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 334.95 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/334.95 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 334.95 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 73,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213.37/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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