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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,339.10 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,339.10 and 234.65 is: 352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,339.10 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,339.10 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,339.10 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 314,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,219.82/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.00

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