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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 363.91 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 363.91 and 88.52 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 363.91 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/363.91 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 363.91 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 32,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213.31/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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