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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 363.35 and 59.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 363.35 and 59.63 is: 89.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 363.35 = 59.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/363.35 = 59.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 363.35 × 59.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 21,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666.26/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.44

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