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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 579.63 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 579.63 and 242.26 is: 362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 579.63 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/579.63 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 579.63 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 140,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,421.16/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.64

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