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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 497.59 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 497.59 and 242.67 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 497.59 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/497.59 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 497.59 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 120,748.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,748.28/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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