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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.59, 363.78 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.59, 363.78 and 88.47 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.59 : 363.78 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.59/363.78 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.59x = 363.78 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.59x = 32,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183.62/242.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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