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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.62, 1,388.38 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.62, 1,388.38 and 232.28 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.62 : 1,388.38 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.62/1,388.38 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.62x = 1,388.38 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.62x = 322,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,495.80/925.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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