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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 497.12 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 497.12 and 242.37 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 497.12 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/497.12 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 497.12 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 120,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,485.76/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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