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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 524.88 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 524.88 and 242.19 is: 362.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 524.88 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/524.88 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 524.88 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 127,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,120.69/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.87

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