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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.15, 1,182.23 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.15, 1,182.23 and 240.34 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.15 : 1,182.23 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.15/1,182.23 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.15x = 1,182.23 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.15x = 284,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,137.16/788.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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