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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 535.82 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 535.82 and 242.12 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 535.82 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/535.82 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 535.82 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 129,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,732.74/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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