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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 527.50 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 527.50 and 242.47 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 527.50 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/527.50 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 527.50 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 127,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,902.06/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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