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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,185.05 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,185.05 and 242.20 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,185.05 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,185.05 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,185.05 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 287,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,011.97/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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