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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 508.16 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 508.16 and 242.27 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 508.16 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/508.16 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 508.16 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 123,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,111.92/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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