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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.72, 361.49 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.72, 361.49 and 236.24 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.72 : 361.49 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.72/361.49 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.72x = 361.49 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.72x = 85,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,398.40/242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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