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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 495.26 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 495.26 and 242.38 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 495.26 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/495.26 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 495.26 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 120,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,041.12/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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