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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 362.72 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 362.72 and 216 is: 322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 362.72 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/362.72 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 362.72 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 78,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,347.52/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.58

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