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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 545.49 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 545.49 and 242.37 is: 363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 545.49 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/545.49 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 545.49 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 132,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,210.41/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.17

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