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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 535.84 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 535.84 and 242.10 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 535.84 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/535.84 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 535.84 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 129,726.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,726.86/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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