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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.17, 1,378.71 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.17, 1,378.71 and 235.17 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.17 : 1,378.71 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.17/1,378.71 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.17x = 1,378.71 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.17x = 324,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,231.23/919.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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