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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 361.57 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 361.57 and 233.96 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 361.57 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/361.57 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 361.57 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 84,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,592.92/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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