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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.22, 526.50 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.22, 526.50 and 242.86 is: 364.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.22 : 526.50 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.22/526.50 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.22x = 526.50 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.22x = 127,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,865.79/351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.06

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