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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 536.80 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 536.80 and 242.34 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 536.80 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/536.80 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 536.80 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 130,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,087.51/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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