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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923, 1,384.50 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923, 1,384.50 and 239 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923 : 1,384.50 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923/1,384.50 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923x = 1,384.50 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923x = 330,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,895.50/923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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