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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 364.72 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 364.72 and 229.70 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 364.72 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/364.72 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 364.72 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 83,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,776.18/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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