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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 487.28 and 242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 487.28 and 242.86 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 487.28 = 242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/487.28 = 242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 487.28 × 242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 118,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,340.82/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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