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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.43, 509.92 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.43, 509.92 and 242.18 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.43 : 509.92 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.43/509.92 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.43x = 509.92 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.43x = 123,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,493.30/339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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