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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,185.17 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,185.17 and 242.22 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,185.17 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,185.17 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,185.17 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 287,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,071.88/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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