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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 335.64 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 335.64 and 231.70 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 335.64 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/335.64 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 335.64 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 77,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,767.79/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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