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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 753.23 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 753.23 and 242.15 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 753.23 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/753.23 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 753.23 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 182,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,391.48/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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