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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.06, 1,185.21 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.06, 1,185.21 and 242.17 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.06 : 1,185.21 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.06/1,185.21 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.06x = 1,185.21 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.06x = 287,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,022.31/790.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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