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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.29, 1,350.34 and 242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.29, 1,350.34 and 242.23 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.29 : 1,350.34 = 242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.29/1,350.34 = 242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.29x = 1,350.34 × 242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.29x = 327,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,084.90/900.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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