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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 527.48 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 527.48 and 242.40 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 527.48 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/527.48 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 527.48 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 127,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,861.15/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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