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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.60, 363.90 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.60, 363.90 and 237.80 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.60 : 363.90 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.60/363.90 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.60x = 363.90 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.60x = 86,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,535.42/242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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