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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.56, 558.23 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.56, 558.23 and 242.28 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.56 : 558.23 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.56/558.23 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.56x = 558.23 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.56x = 135,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,246.75/372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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