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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 334.13 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 334.13 and 230.40 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 334.13 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/334.13 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 334.13 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 76,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,982.40/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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