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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.22, 978.22 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.22, 978.22 and 241.55 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.22 : 978.22 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.22/978.22 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.22x = 978.22 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.22x = 236,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,289.04/652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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