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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,185.09 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,185.09 and 242.21 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,185.09 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,185.09 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,185.09 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 287,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,034.72/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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