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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 536.88 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 536.88 and 242.50 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 536.88 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/536.88 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 536.88 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 130,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,193.40/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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