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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.27, 1,395.31 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.27, 1,395.31 and 236.95 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.27 : 1,395.31 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.27/1,395.31 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.27x = 1,395.31 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.27x = 330,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,618.70/930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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