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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.73, 361.80 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.73, 361.80 and 235.89 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.73 : 361.80 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.73/361.80 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.73x = 361.80 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.73x = 85,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,345.00/242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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