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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,396.44 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,396.44 and 237.64 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,396.44 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,396.44 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,396.44 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 331,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,851.94/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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