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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.36, 580.34 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.36, 580.34 and 242.18 is: 363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.36 : 580.34 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.36/580.34 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.36x = 580.34 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.36x = 140,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,543.84/386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.77

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