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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.63, 1,340.52 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.63, 1,340.52 and 235.59 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.63 : 1,340.52 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.63/1,340.52 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.63x = 1,340.52 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.63x = 315,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,813.11/893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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