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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 528.42 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 528.42 and 242.97 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 528.42 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/528.42 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 528.42 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 128,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,390.21/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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