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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 508.33 and 242.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 508.33 and 242.62 is: 334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 508.33 = 242.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/508.33 = 242.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 508.33 × 242.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 123,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,330.12/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.57

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