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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.16, 1,094.92 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.16, 1,094.92 and 242.96 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.16 : 1,094.92 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.16/1,094.92 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.16x = 1,094.92 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.16x = 266,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,021.76/730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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