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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.34, 1,344.36 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.34, 1,344.36 and 238.23 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.34 : 1,344.36 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.34/1,344.36 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.34x = 1,344.36 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.34x = 320,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,267.78/896.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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