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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.24, 1,338.43 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.24, 1,338.43 and 234.11 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.24 : 1,338.43 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.24/1,338.43 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.24x = 1,338.43 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.24x = 313,339.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,339.85/892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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