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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 494.25 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 494.25 and 242.10 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 494.25 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/494.25 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 494.25 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 119,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,657.93/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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