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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 527.36 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 527.36 and 242.30 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 527.36 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/527.36 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 527.36 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 127,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,779.33/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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