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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 526.05 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 526.05 and 242.12 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 526.05 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/526.05 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 526.05 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 127,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,367.23/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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