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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.59, 364.45 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.59, 364.45 and 229.48 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.59 : 364.45 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.59/364.45 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.59x = 364.45 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.59x = 83,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,632.50/242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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