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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.08, 1,102.65 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.08, 1,102.65 and 241.50 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.08 : 1,102.65 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.08/1,102.65 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.08x = 1,102.65 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.08x = 266,287.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,287.00/735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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