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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 363.36 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 363.36 and 230.56 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 363.36 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/363.36 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 363.36 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 83,776.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,776.28/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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