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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.92, 486.77 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.92, 486.77 and 242.40 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.92 : 486.77 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.92/486.77 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.92x = 486.77 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.92x = 117,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,993.05/352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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