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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,143.35 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,143.35 and 242.18 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,143.35 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,143.35 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,143.35 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 276,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,899.97/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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