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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.60, 1,380.92 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.60, 1,380.92 and 236.60 is: 354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.60 : 1,380.92 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.60/1,380.92 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.60x = 1,380.92 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.60x = 326,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,725.67/920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.91

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