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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.38, 1,379.09 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.38, 1,379.09 and 235.38 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.38 : 1,379.09 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.38/1,379.09 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.38x = 1,379.09 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.38x = 324,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,610.20/919.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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