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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 495 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 495 and 242.28 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 495 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/495 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 495 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 119,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,928.60/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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