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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.84, 364.53 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.84, 364.53 and 239.06 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.84 : 364.53 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.84/364.53 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.84x = 364.53 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.84x = 87,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,144.54/242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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