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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 364.12 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 364.12 and 231.39 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 364.12 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/364.12 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 364.12 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 84,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,254.45/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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