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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,379.97 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,379.97 and 235.98 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,379.97 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,379.97 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,379.97 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 325,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,637.24/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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