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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,396.45 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,396.45 and 237.66 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,396.45 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,396.45 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,396.45 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 331,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,880.31/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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