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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 364.38 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 364.38 and 227.94 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 364.38 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/364.38 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 364.38 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 83,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,056.78/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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