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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.40, 1,394.07 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.40, 1,394.07 and 236.09 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.40 : 1,394.07 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.40/1,394.07 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.40x = 1,394.07 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.40x = 329,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,125.99/929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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