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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 536.88 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 536.88 and 242.22 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 536.88 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/536.88 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 536.88 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 130,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,043.07/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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