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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.05, 362.35 and 236.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.05, 362.35 and 236.29 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.05 : 362.35 = 236.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.05/362.35 = 236.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.05x = 362.35 × 236.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.05x = 85,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,619.68/242.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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