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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 527.35 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 527.35 and 242.36 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 527.35 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/527.35 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 527.35 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 127,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,805.30/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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