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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 801.98 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 801.98 and 242.20 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 801.98 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/801.98 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 801.98 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 194,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,238.95/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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