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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 979.62 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 979.62 and 242.16 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 979.62 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/979.62 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 979.62 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 237,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,224.78/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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