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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.13, 334.12 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.13, 334.12 and 233.85 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.13 : 334.12 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.13/334.12 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.13x = 334.12 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.13x = 78,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,133.96/242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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