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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 527.28 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 527.28 and 242.16 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 527.28 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/527.28 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 527.28 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 127,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,686.12/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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