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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.03 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.03 and 224.91 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.03 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.03 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.03 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 81,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,649.08/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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