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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.06, 392.32 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.06, 392.32 and 242.70 is: 364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.06 : 392.32 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.06/392.32 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.06x = 392.32 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.06x = 95,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,216.06/261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.73

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