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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.57 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.57 and 71.38 is: 107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.57 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.57 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.57 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 25,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,949.45/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.06

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