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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.60 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.60 and 88.40 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.60 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.60 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.60 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 32,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142.24/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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