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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 494.82 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 494.82 and 242.48 is: 334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 494.82 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/494.82 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 494.82 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 119,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,983.95/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.11

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