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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.22, 1,461.30 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.22, 1,461.30 and 243.78 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.22 : 1,461.30 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.22/1,461.30 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.22x = 1,461.30 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.22x = 356,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,235.71/974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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