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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 517.68 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 517.68 and 242.64 is: 334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 517.68 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/517.68 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 517.68 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 125,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,609.88/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.64

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