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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.17, 333.92 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.17, 333.92 and 229.20 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.17 : 333.92 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.17/333.92 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.17x = 333.92 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.17x = 76,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,534.46/242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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