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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.20, 1,396.72 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.20, 1,396.72 and 247.20 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.20 : 1,396.72 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.20/1,396.72 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.20x = 1,396.72 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.20x = 345,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,269.18/931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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