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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 979.44 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 979.44 and 242.21 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 979.44 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/979.44 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 979.44 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 237,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,228.95/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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