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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.17, 1,188.26 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.17, 1,188.26 and 244.22 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.17 : 1,188.26 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.17/1,188.26 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.17x = 1,188.26 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.17x = 290,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,198.61/792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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