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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.24, 1,395.36 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.24, 1,395.36 and 236.88 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.24 : 1,395.36 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.24/1,395.36 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.24x = 1,395.36 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.24x = 330,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,532.88/930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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