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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 334.32 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 334.32 and 230.88 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 334.32 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/334.32 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 334.32 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 77,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,187.80/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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