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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 526.02 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 526.02 and 242.44 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 526.02 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/526.02 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 526.02 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 127,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,528.29/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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