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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 362.36 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 362.36 and 236.20 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 362.36 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/362.36 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 362.36 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 85,589.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,589.43/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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