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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.34, 1,132.83 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.34, 1,132.83 and 242.34 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.34 : 1,132.83 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.34/1,132.83 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.34x = 1,132.83 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.34x = 274,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,530.02/755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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