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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 361.51 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 361.51 and 232.20 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 361.51 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/361.51 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 361.51 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 83,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943.35/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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