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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 495.87 and 242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 495.87 and 242.82 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 495.87 = 242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/495.87 = 242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 495.87 × 242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 120,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,407.15/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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