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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 495.24 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 495.24 and 242.48 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 495.24 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/495.24 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 495.24 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 120,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,085.80/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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