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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 495.46 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 495.46 and 242.52 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 495.46 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/495.46 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 495.46 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 120,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,158.96/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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