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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.22, 1,405.87 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.22, 1,405.87 and 243.87 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.22 : 1,405.87 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.22/1,405.87 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.22x = 1,405.87 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.22x = 342,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,849.52/937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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