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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 536.27 and 242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 536.27 and 242.33 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 536.27 = 242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/536.27 = 242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 536.27 × 242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 129,950.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,950.42/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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