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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.10, 1,143.24 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.10, 1,143.24 and 242.15 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.10 : 1,143.24 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.10/1,143.24 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.10x = 1,143.24 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.10x = 276,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,833.23/762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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