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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 537.41 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 537.41 and 242.26 is: 363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 537.41 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/537.41 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 537.41 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 130,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,190.39/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.57

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