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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.50, 1,385.25 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.50, 1,385.25 and 239.50 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.50 : 1,385.25 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.50/1,385.25 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.50x = 1,385.25 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.50x = 331,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,767.38/923.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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