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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 545.30 and 242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 545.30 and 242.35 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 545.30 = 242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/545.30 = 242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 545.30 × 242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 132,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,152.24/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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