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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.41, 1,389.55 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.41, 1,389.55 and 233.08 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.41 : 1,389.55 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.41/1,389.55 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.41x = 1,389.55 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.41x = 323,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,876.31/926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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