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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 333.44 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 333.44 and 222.09 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 333.44 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/333.44 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 333.44 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 74,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,052.16/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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