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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 547.82 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 547.82 and 242.06 is: 363.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 547.82 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/547.82 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 547.82 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 132,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,601.36/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.09

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