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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.45, 537.32 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.45, 537.32 and 242.91 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.45 : 537.32 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.45/537.32 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.45x = 537.32 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.45x = 130,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,518.50/358.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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