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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.15, 1,093.65 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.15, 1,093.65 and 242.21 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.15 : 1,093.65 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.15/1,093.65 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.15x = 1,093.65 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.15x = 264,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,887.50/729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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