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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.05 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.05 and 239.34 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.05 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.05 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.05 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 86,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,892.39/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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