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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.32, 1,196.18 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.32, 1,196.18 and 242.03 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.32 : 1,196.18 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.32/1,196.18 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.32x = 1,196.18 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.32x = 289,509.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,509.43/797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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