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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 527.49 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 527.49 and 242.36 is: 334.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 527.49 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/527.49 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 527.49 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 127,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,841.16/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.58

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