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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 527.28 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 527.28 and 242.19 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 527.28 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/527.28 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 527.28 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 127,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,701.94/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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