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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.05, 1,102.46 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.05, 1,102.46 and 241.46 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.05 : 1,102.46 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.05/1,102.46 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.05x = 1,102.46 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.05x = 266,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,199.99/735.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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