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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.52, 1,388.21 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.52, 1,388.21 and 232.16 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.52 : 1,388.21 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.52/1,388.21 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.52x = 1,388.21 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.52x = 322,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,278.73/925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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