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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.89, 495.09 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.89, 495.09 and 242.25 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.89 : 495.09 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.89/495.09 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.89x = 495.09 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.89x = 119,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,935.55/358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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