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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.95, 362.50 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.95, 362.50 and 237.42 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.95 : 362.50 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.95/362.50 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.95x = 362.50 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.95x = 86,064.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,064.75/242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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