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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.55, 363.50 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.55, 363.50 and 235.54 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.55 : 363.50 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.55/363.50 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.55x = 363.50 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.55x = 85,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,618.79/242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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