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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.94, 1,104.02 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.94, 1,104.02 and 242.19 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.94 : 1,104.02 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.94/1,104.02 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.94x = 1,104.02 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.94x = 267,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,382.60/735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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