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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 361.92 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 361.92 and 230.60 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 361.92 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/361.92 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 361.92 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 83,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,457.19/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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