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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 506.70 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 506.70 and 242.94 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 506.70 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/506.70 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 506.70 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 123,097.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,097.70/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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