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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.90, 1,387.30 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.90, 1,387.30 and 231.52 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.90 : 1,387.30 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.90/1,387.30 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.90x = 1,387.30 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.90x = 321,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,190.75/924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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