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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.50, 333.72 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.50, 333.72 and 234.58 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.50 : 333.72 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.50/333.72 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.50x = 333.72 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.50x = 78,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,284.04/242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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