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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,394.46 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,394.46 and 236.28 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,394.46 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,394.46 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,394.46 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 329,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,488.24/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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