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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.03, 363.41 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.03, 363.41 and 237.71 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.03 : 363.41 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.03/363.41 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.03x = 363.41 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.03x = 86,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,385.00/242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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