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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.11, 1,188.12 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.11, 1,188.12 and 244.31 is: 366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.11 : 1,188.12 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.11/1,188.12 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.11x = 1,188.12 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.11x = 290,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,269.60/792.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.45

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