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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.20, 1,132.75 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.20, 1,132.75 and 242.20 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.20 : 1,132.75 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.20/1,132.75 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.20x = 1,132.75 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.20x = 274,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,352.05/755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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