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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 499.72 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 499.72 and 242.79 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 499.72 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/499.72 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 499.72 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 121,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,325.80/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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