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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.58, 364.31 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.58, 364.31 and 232.79 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.58 : 364.31 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.58/364.31 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.58x = 364.31 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.58x = 84,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,807.47/242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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