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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 486.73 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 486.73 and 242.35 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 486.73 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/486.73 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 486.73 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 117,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,959.02/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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