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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.32 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.32 and 242.40 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.32 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.32 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.32 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 158,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,122.37/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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