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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.73, 1,340.65 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.73, 1,340.65 and 235.62 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.73 : 1,340.65 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.73/1,340.65 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.73x = 1,340.65 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.73x = 315,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,877.25/893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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