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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.13, 1,377.19 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.13, 1,377.19 and 234.13 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.13 : 1,377.19 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.13/1,377.19 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.13x = 1,377.19 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.13x = 322,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,434.61/918.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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