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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,185.10 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,185.10 and 242.26 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,185.10 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,185.10 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,185.10 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 287,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,102.33/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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