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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.89, 364.32 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.89, 364.32 and 60.28 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.89 : 364.32 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.89/364.32 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.89x = 364.32 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.89x = 21,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959.39/242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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