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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.15, 1,390.67 and 233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.15, 1,390.67 and 233.81 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.15 : 1,390.67 = 233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.15/1,390.67 = 233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.15x = 1,390.67 × 233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.15x = 325,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,158.34/927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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