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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.22, 1,093.07 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.22, 1,093.07 and 242.14 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.22 : 1,093.07 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.22/1,093.07 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.22x = 1,093.07 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.22x = 264,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,674.76/729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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