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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.44, 1,373.16 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.44, 1,373.16 and 231.44 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.44 : 1,373.16 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.44/1,373.16 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.44x = 1,373.16 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.44x = 317,804.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,804.15/915.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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