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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.39, 497.76 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.39, 497.76 and 242.16 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.39 : 497.76 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.39/497.76 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.39x = 497.76 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.39x = 120,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,537.56/360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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