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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 495.48 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 495.48 and 242.68 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 495.48 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/495.48 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 495.48 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 120,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,243.09/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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