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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 527.20 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 527.20 and 242.25 is: 334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 527.20 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/527.20 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 527.20 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 127,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,714.20/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.28

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