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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.70, 1,389.96 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.70, 1,389.96 and 242.70 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.70 : 1,389.96 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.70/1,389.96 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.70x = 1,389.96 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.70x = 337,343.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,343.29/926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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