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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.92, 362.75 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.92, 362.75 and 240.22 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.92 : 362.75 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.92/362.75 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.92x = 362.75 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.92x = 87,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,139.81/242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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