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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.01, 363.15 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.01, 363.15 and 223.65 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.01 : 363.15 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.01/363.15 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.01x = 363.15 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.01x = 81,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,218.50/242.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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