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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.48, 569.38 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.48, 569.38 and 242.48 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.48 : 569.38 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.48/569.38 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.48x = 569.38 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.48x = 138,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,063.26/379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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