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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.46, 363.60 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.46, 363.60 and 227.16 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.46 : 363.60 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.46/363.60 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.46x = 363.60 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.46x = 82,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,595.38/242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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