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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,095.42 and 243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,095.42 and 243.30 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,095.42 = 243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,095.42 = 243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,095.42 × 243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 266,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,520.71/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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