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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 363.78 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 363.78 and 236.16 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 363.78 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/363.78 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 363.78 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 85,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,910.28/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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