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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.16, 1,143.24 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.16, 1,143.24 and 242.17 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.16 : 1,143.24 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.16/1,143.24 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.16x = 1,143.24 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.16x = 276,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,858.43/762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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