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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 495.08 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 495.08 and 242.71 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 495.08 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/495.08 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 495.08 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 120,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,160.87/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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