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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.93, 364.82 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.93, 364.82 and 223.62 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.93 : 364.82 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.93/364.82 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.93x = 364.82 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.93x = 81,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,579.93/242.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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