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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 494.90 and 242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 494.90 and 242.23 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 494.90 = 242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/494.90 = 242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 494.90 × 242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 119,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,879.63/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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