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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.22, 1,185.30 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.22, 1,185.30 and 242.37 is: 363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.22 : 1,185.30 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.22/1,185.30 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.22x = 1,185.30 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.22x = 287,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,281.16/790.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.55

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