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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.80 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.80 and 88.48 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.80 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.80 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.80 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 32,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,186.76/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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