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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 333.85 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 333.85 and 233.08 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 333.85 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/333.85 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 333.85 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 77,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,813.76/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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