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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 525.30 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 525.30 and 242.11 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 525.30 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/525.30 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 525.30 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 127,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,180.38/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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