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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 535.67 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 535.67 and 242.32 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 535.67 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/535.67 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 535.67 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 129,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,802.82/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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