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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 334.14 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 334.14 and 224.38 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 334.14 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/334.14 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 334.14 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 74,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974.33/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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