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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.23, 1,345.90 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.23, 1,345.90 and 239.12 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.23 : 1,345.90 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.23/1,345.90 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.23x = 1,345.90 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.23x = 321,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,831.61/897.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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