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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 333.70 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 333.70 and 231.48 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 333.70 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/333.70 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 333.70 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 77,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,244.88/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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