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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,393.91 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,393.91 and 235.99 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,393.91 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,393.91 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,393.91 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 328,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,948.82/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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