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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.24, 1,143.40 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.24, 1,143.40 and 242.25 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.24 : 1,143.40 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.24/1,143.40 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.24x = 1,143.40 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.24x = 276,988.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,988.65/762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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