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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.37, 1,143.14 and 242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.37, 1,143.14 and 242.23 is: 363.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.37 : 1,143.14 = 242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.37/1,143.14 = 242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.37x = 1,143.14 × 242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.37x = 276,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,897.09/762.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.21

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