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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.52, 1,379.30 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.52, 1,379.30 and 235.52 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.52 : 1,379.30 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.52/1,379.30 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.52x = 1,379.30 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.52x = 324,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,852.74/919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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