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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 506.73 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 506.73 and 242.58 is: 334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 506.73 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/506.73 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 506.73 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 122,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,922.56/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.81

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