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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 536.26 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 536.26 and 242.18 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 536.26 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/536.26 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 536.26 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 129,868.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,868.16/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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