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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.37, 362.91 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.37, 362.91 and 228.39 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.37 : 362.91 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.37/362.91 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.37x = 362.91 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.37x = 82,885.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,885.01/242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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