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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.46, 1,386.69 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.46, 1,386.69 and 231.13 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.46 : 1,386.69 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.46/1,386.69 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.46x = 1,386.69 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.46x = 320,498.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,498.73/924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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