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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 363.48 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 363.48 and 229.96 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 363.48 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/363.48 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 363.48 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 83,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585.86/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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