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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.40, 364.16 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.40, 364.16 and 238.64 is: 358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.40 : 364.16 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.40/364.16 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.40x = 364.16 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.40x = 86,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,903.14/242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.51

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