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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 364.26 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 364.26 and 238.52 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 364.26 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/364.26 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 364.26 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 86,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,885.10/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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