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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.08, 359.87 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.08, 359.87 and 236.08 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.08 : 359.87 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.08/359.87 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.08x = 359.87 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.08x = 84,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,958.11/242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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