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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.91, 335.04 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.91, 335.04 and 223.32 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.91 : 335.04 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.91/335.04 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.91x = 335.04 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.91x = 74,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,821.13/242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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