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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 536.79 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 536.79 and 242.73 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 536.79 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/536.79 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 536.79 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 130,295.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,295.04/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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