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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.27, 1,184.97 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.27, 1,184.97 and 242.30 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.27 : 1,184.97 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.27/1,184.97 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.27x = 1,184.97 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.27x = 287,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,122.10/790.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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