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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 494.84 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 494.84 and 242.19 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 494.84 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/494.84 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 494.84 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 119,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,844.09/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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