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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.34, 1,093.64 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.34, 1,093.64 and 242.22 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.34 : 1,093.64 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.34/1,093.64 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.34x = 1,093.64 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.34x = 264,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,901.48/729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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