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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.31, 333.86 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.31, 333.86 and 229.35 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.31 : 333.86 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.31/333.86 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.31x = 333.86 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.31x = 76,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,570.79/242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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