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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 362.84 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 362.84 and 235.71 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 362.84 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/362.84 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 362.84 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 85,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,523.84/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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