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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.37, 1,185.21 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.37, 1,185.21 and 242.25 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.37 : 1,185.21 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.37/1,185.21 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.37x = 1,185.21 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.37x = 287,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,117.12/790.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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