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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.16, 362.88 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.16, 362.88 and 225.12 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.16 : 362.88 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.16/362.88 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.16x = 362.88 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.16x = 81,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,691.55/242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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