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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 363.42 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 363.42 and 231.12 is: 346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 363.42 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/363.42 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 363.42 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 83,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,993.63/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.94

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