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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 363.36 and 59.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 363.36 and 59.64 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 363.36 = 59.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/363.36 = 59.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 363.36 × 59.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 21,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669.65/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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