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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.94, 364.77 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.94, 364.77 and 241.32 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.94 : 364.77 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.94/364.77 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.94x = 364.77 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.94x = 88,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,026.30/242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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