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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 527.38 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 527.38 and 242.15 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 527.38 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/527.38 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 527.38 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 127,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,701.82/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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