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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 363.57 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 363.57 and 59.78 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 363.57 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/363.57 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 363.57 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 21,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732.68/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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