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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.11, 506.93 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.11, 506.93 and 242.72 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.11 : 506.93 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.11/506.93 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.11x = 506.93 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.11x = 123,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,043.68/367.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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