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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 527.28 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 527.28 and 242.32 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 527.28 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/527.28 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 527.28 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 127,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,770.49/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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