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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.83, 366.05 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.83, 366.05 and 239.19 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.83 : 366.05 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.83/366.05 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.83x = 366.05 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.83x = 87,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,554.72/242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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