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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 536.58 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 536.58 and 242.31 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 536.58 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/536.58 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 536.58 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 130,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,018.70/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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