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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 517.93 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 517.93 and 242.48 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 517.93 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/517.93 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 517.93 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 125,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,588.36/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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