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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.70, 1,380.96 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.70, 1,380.96 and 236.70 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.70 : 1,380.96 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.70/1,380.96 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.70x = 1,380.96 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.70x = 326,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,873.23/920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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