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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.45, 1,385.18 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.45, 1,385.18 and 239.45 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.45 : 1,385.18 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.45/1,385.18 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.45x = 1,385.18 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.45x = 331,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,673.23/923.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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