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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 494.12 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 494.12 and 242.10 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 494.12 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/494.12 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 494.12 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 119,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,625.24/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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