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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.60 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.60 and 88.37 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.60 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.60 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.60 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 32,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129.07/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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