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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.70, 364.07 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.70, 364.07 and 88.64 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.70 : 364.07 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.70/364.07 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.70x = 364.07 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.70x = 32,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268.90/242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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