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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,093.68 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,093.68 and 242.20 is: 363.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,093.68 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,093.68 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,093.68 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 264,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,886.56/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.22

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