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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.26, 362.67 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.26, 362.67 and 230.74 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.26 : 362.67 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.26/362.67 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.26x = 362.67 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.26x = 83,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,682.48/242.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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