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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 545.50 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 545.50 and 242.80 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 545.50 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/545.50 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 545.50 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 132,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,447.40/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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