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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 508.55 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 508.55 and 242.55 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 508.55 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/508.55 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 508.55 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 123,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,347.59/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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