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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.92, 595.31 and 242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.92, 595.31 and 242.81 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.92 : 595.31 = 242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.92/595.31 = 242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.92x = 595.31 × 242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.92x = 144,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,547.50/396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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