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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.11, 1,185.17 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.11, 1,185.17 and 242.25 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.11 : 1,185.17 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.11/1,185.17 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.11x = 1,185.17 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.11x = 287,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,107.43/790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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