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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,394.51 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,394.51 and 236.36 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,394.51 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,394.51 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,394.51 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 329,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,606.38/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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