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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.02, 363.03 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.02, 363.03 and 59.41 is: 89.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.02 : 363.03 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.02/363.03 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.02x = 363.03 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.02x = 21,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,567.61/242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.12

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