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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 545.67 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 545.67 and 242.55 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 545.67 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/545.67 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 545.67 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 132,352.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,352.26/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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