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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.96, 1,394.91 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.96, 1,394.91 and 236.63 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.96 : 1,394.91 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.96/1,394.91 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.96x = 1,394.91 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.96x = 330,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,073.54/929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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