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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.64, 363.46 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.64, 363.46 and 239.76 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.64 : 363.46 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.64/363.46 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.64x = 363.46 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.64x = 87,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,143.17/242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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