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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.87 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.87 and 88.55 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.87 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.87 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.87 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 32,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,218.87/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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