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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.70, 1,396.04 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.70, 1,396.04 and 237.36 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.70 : 1,396.04 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.70/1,396.04 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.70x = 1,396.04 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.70x = 331,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,363.21/930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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