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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.78, 1,388.66 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.78, 1,388.66 and 232.45 is: 348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.78 : 1,388.66 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.78/1,388.66 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.78x = 1,388.66 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.78x = 322,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,794.02/925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.67

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