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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 495.50 and 242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 495.50 and 242.59 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 495.50 = 242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/495.50 = 242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 495.50 × 242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 120,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,203.35/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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