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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.65, 364.09 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.65, 364.09 and 222.60 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.65 : 364.09 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.65/364.09 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.65x = 364.09 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.65x = 81,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,045.88/242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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