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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 364.10 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 364.10 and 241.62 is: 362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 364.10 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/364.10 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 364.10 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 87,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,972.63/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.74

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