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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.31, 803.16 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.31, 803.16 and 242.88 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.31 : 803.16 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.31/803.16 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.31x = 803.16 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.31x = 195,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,071.50/535.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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