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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.50, 363.24 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.50, 363.24 and 234.08 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.50 : 363.24 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.50/363.24 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.50x = 363.24 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.50x = 85,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,027.22/242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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