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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,389.23 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,389.23 and 242.16 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,389.23 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,389.23 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,389.23 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 336,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,411.79/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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