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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.48, 363.96 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.48, 363.96 and 232.72 is: 349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.48 : 363.96 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.48/363.96 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.48x = 363.96 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.48x = 84,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,700.77/242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.31

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