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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.36, 362.73 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.36, 362.73 and 236.96 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.36 : 362.73 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.36/362.73 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.36x = 362.73 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.36x = 85,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,952.50/242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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