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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.37, 1,340.15 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.37, 1,340.15 and 235.35 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.37 : 1,340.15 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.37/1,340.15 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.37x = 1,340.15 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.37x = 315,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,404.30/893.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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