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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 363.70 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 363.70 and 88.42 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 363.70 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/363.70 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 363.70 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 32,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,158.49/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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