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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.12, 1,395.12 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.12, 1,395.12 and 236.78 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.12 : 1,395.12 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.12/1,395.12 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.12x = 1,395.12 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.12x = 330,336.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,336.51/930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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