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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,403.15 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,403.15 and 242.19 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,403.15 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,403.15 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,403.15 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 339,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,828.37/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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