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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.81, 1,381.22 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.81, 1,381.22 and 236.81 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.81 : 1,381.22 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.81/1,381.22 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.81x = 1,381.22 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.81x = 327,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,090.75/920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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