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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.97, 509.02 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.97, 509.02 and 242.90 is: 335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.97 : 509.02 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.97/509.02 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.97x = 509.02 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.97x = 123,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,640.96/368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.10

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