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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 363.92 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 363.92 and 221.28 is: 331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 363.92 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/363.92 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 363.92 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 80,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,528.22/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.77

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