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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.31, 497.43 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.31, 497.43 and 242.49 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.31 : 497.43 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.31/497.43 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.31x = 497.43 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.31x = 120,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,621.80/360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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