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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 527.85 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 527.85 and 242.46 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 527.85 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/527.85 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 527.85 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 127,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,982.51/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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