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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.29, 363.42 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.29, 363.42 and 228.02 is: 342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.29 : 363.42 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.29/363.42 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.29x = 363.42 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.29x = 82,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,865.21/242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.01

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