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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.04, 363.18 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.04, 363.18 and 223.68 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.04 : 363.18 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.04/363.18 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.04x = 363.18 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.04x = 81,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,236.10/242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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