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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.63, 363.39 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.63, 363.39 and 237.50 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.63 : 363.39 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.63/363.39 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.63x = 363.39 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.63x = 86,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,305.13/242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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