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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 546.21 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 546.21 and 242.28 is: 362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 546.21 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/546.21 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 546.21 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 132,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,335.76/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.79

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