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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 506.54 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 506.54 and 242.70 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 506.54 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/506.54 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 506.54 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 122,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,935.36/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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