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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.86, 802.21 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.86, 802.21 and 242.38 is: 363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.86 : 802.21 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.86/802.21 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.86x = 802.21 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.86x = 194,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,439.66/534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.53

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