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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 363.60 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 363.60 and 229.80 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 363.60 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/363.60 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 363.60 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 83,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,555.28/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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