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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.90, 364.18 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.90, 364.18 and 231.34 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.90 : 364.18 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.90/364.18 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.90x = 364.18 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.90x = 84,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,249.40/242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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