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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 359.97 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 359.97 and 234.88 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 359.97 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/359.97 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 359.97 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 84,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,549.75/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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