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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.43, 363.71 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.43, 363.71 and 225.01 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.43 : 363.71 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.43/363.71 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.43x = 363.71 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.43x = 81,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,838.39/242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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