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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.38, 1,382.06 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.38, 1,382.06 and 237.38 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.38 : 1,382.06 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.38/1,382.06 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.38x = 1,382.06 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.38x = 328,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,067.09/921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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