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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.62, 361.94 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.62, 361.94 and 234.41 is: 349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.62 : 361.94 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.62/361.94 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.62x = 361.94 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.62x = 84,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,842.36/242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.69

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