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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.16 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.16 and 227.54 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.16 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.16 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.16 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 82,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,859.71/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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