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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.03, 1,188.12 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.03, 1,188.12 and 244.22 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.03 : 1,188.12 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.03/1,188.12 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.03x = 1,188.12 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.03x = 290,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,156.27/792.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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