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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 236.82 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.33 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.33 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.33 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 86,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,043.81/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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