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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,184.95 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,184.95 and 242.17 is: 363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,184.95 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,184.95 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,184.95 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 286,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,959.34/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.24

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