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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,380 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,380 and 236 is: 354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,380 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,380 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,380 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 325,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,680/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354

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