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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.36, 1,392.41 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.36, 1,392.41 and 234.99 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.36 : 1,392.41 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.36/1,392.41 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.36x = 1,392.41 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.36x = 327,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,195.46/928.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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