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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.23, 1,188.45 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.23, 1,188.45 and 244.33 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.23 : 1,188.45 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.23/1,188.45 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.23x = 1,188.45 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.23x = 290,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,371.02/792.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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