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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 517.62 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 517.62 and 242.17 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 517.62 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/517.62 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 517.62 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 125,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,352.04/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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