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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.66, 364.14 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.66, 364.14 and 225.34 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.66 : 364.14 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.66/364.14 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.66x = 364.14 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.66x = 82,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,054.40/242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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