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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.44, 1,385.16 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.44, 1,385.16 and 239.44 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.44 : 1,385.16 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.44/1,385.16 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.44x = 1,385.16 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.44x = 331,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,662.71/923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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