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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,379.81 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,379.81 and 235.88 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,379.81 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,379.81 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,379.81 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 325,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,463.27/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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