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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.09, 528.30 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.09, 528.30 and 242.13 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.09 : 528.30 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.09/528.30 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.09x = 528.30 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.09x = 127,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,917.28/352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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