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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.41, 1,388.05 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.41, 1,388.05 and 232.08 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.41 : 1,388.05 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.41/1,388.05 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.41x = 1,388.05 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.41x = 322,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,138.64/925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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