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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.62, 747.93 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.62, 747.93 and 242.30 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.62 : 747.93 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.62/747.93 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.62x = 747.93 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.62x = 181,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,223.44/498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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