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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.11, 362.91 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.11, 362.91 and 235.22 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.11 : 362.91 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.11/362.91 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.11x = 362.91 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.11x = 85,363.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,363.69/242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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