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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.28, 365.40 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.28, 365.40 and 237.96 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.28 : 365.40 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.28/365.40 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.28x = 365.40 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.28x = 86,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,950.58/242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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