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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.61 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.61 and 242.08 is: 362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 536.61 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/536.61 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 536.61 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 129,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,899.87/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.93

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