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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,185.20 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,185.20 and 242.36 is: 363.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,185.20 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,185.20 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,185.20 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 287,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,245.07/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.54

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