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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.07, 557.70 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.07, 557.70 and 242.16 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.07 : 557.70 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.07/557.70 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.07x = 557.70 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.07x = 135,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,055.70/372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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