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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 363.96 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 363.96 and 238.92 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 363.96 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/363.96 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 363.96 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 86,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,957.32/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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