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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.86, 363.48 and 237.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.86, 363.48 and 237.46 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.86 : 363.48 = 237.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.86/363.48 = 237.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.86x = 363.48 × 237.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.86x = 86,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,311.96/242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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