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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 525.54 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 525.54 and 242.22 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 525.54 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/525.54 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 525.54 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 127,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,296.30/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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