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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 333.93 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 333.93 and 225.39 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 333.93 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/333.93 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 333.93 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 75,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,264.48/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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