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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 335.11 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 335.11 and 132.31 is: 182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 335.11 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/335.11 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 335.11 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 44,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337.74/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.58

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