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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.25, 363.39 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.25, 363.39 and 88.19 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.25 : 363.39 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.25/363.39 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.25x = 363.39 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.25x = 32,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045.55/242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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