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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.61 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.61 and 242.24 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.61 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.61 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.61 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 132,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,168.57/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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