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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.18 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.18 and 242.10 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.18 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.18 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.18 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 127,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,146.08/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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