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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.34, 883.94 and 242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.34, 883.94 and 242.33 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.34 : 883.94 = 242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.34/883.94 = 242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.34x = 883.94 × 242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.34x = 214,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,199.55/589.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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