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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.57, 334.94 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.57, 334.94 and 234.83 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.57 : 334.94 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.57/334.94 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.57x = 334.94 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.57x = 78,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,651.11/242.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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