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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 364.15 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 364.15 and 227.78 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 364.15 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/364.15 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 364.15 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 82,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,944.64/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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