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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 506.36 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 506.36 and 242.52 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 506.36 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/506.36 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 506.36 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 122,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,802.43/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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