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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.16, 979.66 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.16, 979.66 and 242.25 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.16 : 979.66 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.16/979.66 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.16x = 979.66 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.16x = 237,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,322.64/653.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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