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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 335.04 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 335.04 and 233.16 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 335.04 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/335.04 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 335.04 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 78,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,117.93/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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