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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.22, 1,102.96 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.22, 1,102.96 and 241.65 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.22 : 1,102.96 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.22/1,102.96 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.22x = 1,102.96 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.22x = 266,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,529.46/735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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