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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 525.30 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 525.30 and 242.68 is: 364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 525.30 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/525.30 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 525.30 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 127,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,479.80/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.27

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