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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,392.21 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,392.21 and 244.20 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,392.21 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,392.21 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,392.21 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 339,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,977.68/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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