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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.06, 517.40 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.06, 517.40 and 242.24 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.06 : 517.40 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.06/517.40 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.06x = 517.40 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.06x = 125,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,334.98/375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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