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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 545.82 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 545.82 and 242.04 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 545.82 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/545.82 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 545.82 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 132,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,110.27/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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