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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 527.13 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 527.13 and 242.13 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 527.13 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/527.13 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 527.13 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 127,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,633.99/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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