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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 497.08 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 497.08 and 242.32 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 497.08 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/497.08 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 497.08 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 120,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,452.43/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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