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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 363.50 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 363.50 and 229.18 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 363.50 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/363.50 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 363.50 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 83,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304.88/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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