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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.36, 1,013.22 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.36, 1,013.22 and 242.28 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.36 : 1,013.22 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.36/1,013.22 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.36x = 1,013.22 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.36x = 245,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,482.94/675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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