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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 494.88 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 494.88 and 242.40 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 494.88 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/494.88 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 494.88 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 119,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,958.91/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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