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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 334.96 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 334.96 and 232.30 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 334.96 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/334.96 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 334.96 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 77,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,811.21/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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