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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.18, 538.46 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.18, 538.46 and 242.73 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.18 : 538.46 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.18/538.46 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.18x = 538.46 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.18x = 130,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,700.40/390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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