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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.99, 802.19 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.99, 802.19 and 242.24 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.99 : 802.19 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.99/802.19 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.99x = 802.19 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.99x = 194,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,317.28/534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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