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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.99, 335.74 and 216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.99, 335.74 and 216.53 is: 299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.99 : 335.74 = 216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.99/335.74 = 216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.99x = 335.74 × 216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.99x = 72,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697.78/242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.18

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