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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 494.80 and 242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 494.80 and 242.08 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 494.80 = 242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/494.80 = 242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 494.80 × 242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 119,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,781.18/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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