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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.45, 1,403.18 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.45, 1,403.18 and 242.07 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.45 : 1,403.18 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.45/1,403.18 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.45x = 1,403.18 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.45x = 339,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,672.79/935.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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