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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.13, 1,395.21 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.13, 1,395.21 and 236.80 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.13 : 1,395.21 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.13/1,395.21 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.13x = 1,395.21 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.13x = 330,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,389.98/930.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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