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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.97, 335.22 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.97, 335.22 and 218.07 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.97 : 335.22 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.97/335.22 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.97x = 335.22 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.97x = 73,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,101.43/242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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