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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 526.80 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 526.80 and 242.96 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 526.80 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/526.80 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 526.80 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 127,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,991.33/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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