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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.56, 1,383.84 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.56, 1,383.84 and 238.56 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.56 : 1,383.84 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.56/1,383.84 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.56x = 1,383.84 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.56x = 330,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,128.87/922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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