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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 524.60 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 524.60 and 242 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 524.60 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/524.60 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 524.60 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 126,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,953.20/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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