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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.24, 362.78 and 184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.24, 362.78 and 184.39 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.24 : 362.78 = 184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.24/362.78 = 184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.24x = 362.78 × 184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.24x = 66,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,893.47/242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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