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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.35, 363.43 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.35, 363.43 and 88.24 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.35 : 363.43 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.35/363.43 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.35x = 363.43 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.35x = 32,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,068.38/242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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