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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.88, 1,384.31 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.88, 1,384.31 and 238.88 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.88 : 1,384.31 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.88/1,384.31 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.88x = 1,384.31 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.88x = 330,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,677.65/922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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