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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 333.95 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 333.95 and 222.52 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 333.95 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/333.95 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 333.95 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 74,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,310.55/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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