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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 425.44 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 425.44 and 242.22 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 425.44 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/425.44 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 425.44 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 103,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,050.08/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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