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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.41, 525.85 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.41, 525.85 and 242.01 is: 363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.41 : 525.85 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.41/525.85 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.41x = 525.85 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.41x = 127,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,258.33/350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.17

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