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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.60 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.60 and 242.09 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.60 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.60 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.60 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 127,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,239.88/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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