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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.11, 1,384.63 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.11, 1,384.63 and 229.76 is: 344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.11 : 1,384.63 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.11/1,384.63 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.11x = 1,384.63 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.11x = 318,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,132.59/923.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.63

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