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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.80, 364.20 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.80, 364.20 and 233.35 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.80 : 364.20 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.80/364.20 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.80x = 364.20 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.80x = 84,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,986.07/242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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