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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 363.45 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 363.45 and 230.00 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 363.45 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/363.45 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 363.45 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 83,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,593.57/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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