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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 546.27 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 546.27 and 242.69 is: 364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 546.27 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/546.27 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 546.27 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 132,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571.53/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.02

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