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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,389.36 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,389.36 and 242.24 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,389.36 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,389.36 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,389.36 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 336,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,558.57/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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