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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.37, 527.31 and 242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.37, 527.31 and 242.33 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.37 : 527.31 = 242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.37/527.31 = 242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.37x = 527.31 × 242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.37x = 127,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,780.40/382.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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