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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.56, 363.88 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.56, 363.88 and 88.44 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.56 : 363.88 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.56/363.88 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.56x = 363.88 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.56x = 32,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.55/242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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