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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.88, 363.64 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.88, 363.64 and 220.10 is: 329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.88 : 363.64 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.88/363.64 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.88x = 363.64 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.88x = 80,037.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037.16/242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.53

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