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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.50, 1,383.84 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.50, 1,383.84 and 238.50 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.50 : 1,383.84 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.50/1,383.84 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.50x = 1,383.84 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.50x = 330,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,045.84/922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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