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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.59, 1,394.38 and 236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.59, 1,394.38 and 236.26 is: 354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.59 : 1,394.38 = 236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.59/1,394.38 = 236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.59x = 1,394.38 × 236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.59x = 329,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,432.14/929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.38

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