Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 495 and 242.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359, 495 and 242.36 is: 334.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359 : 495 = 242.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359/495 = 242.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359x = 495 × 242.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359x = 119,968.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,968.20/359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334.17
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