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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 545.90 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 545.90 and 242.52 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 545.90 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/545.90 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 545.90 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 132,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,391.67/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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