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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.58, 497.33 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.58, 497.33 and 242.68 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.58 : 497.33 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.58/497.33 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.58x = 497.33 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.58x = 120,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,690.83/360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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