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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 361.33 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 361.33 and 227.62 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 361.33 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/361.33 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 361.33 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 82,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,244.13/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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