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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.35, 363.84 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.35, 363.84 and 239.62 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.35 : 363.84 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.35/363.84 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.35x = 363.84 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.35x = 87,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,183.34/242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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