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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.40, 1,340.06 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.40, 1,340.06 and 235.26 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.40 : 1,340.06 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.40/1,340.06 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.40x = 1,340.06 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.40x = 315,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,262.52/893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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