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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.69, 366.21 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.69, 366.21 and 234.11 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.69 : 366.21 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.69/366.21 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.69x = 366.21 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.69x = 85,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,731.59/242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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