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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 506.25 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 506.25 and 242.68 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 506.25 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/506.25 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 506.25 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 122,856.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,856.75/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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