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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 494.71 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 494.71 and 242.26 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 494.71 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/494.71 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 494.71 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 119,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,848.44/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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