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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.90, 508.78 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.90, 508.78 and 242.09 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.90 : 508.78 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.90/508.78 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.90x = 508.78 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.90x = 123,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,170.22/339.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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