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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 494.53 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 494.53 and 242.11 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 494.53 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/494.53 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 494.53 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 119,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,730.66/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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