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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.52, 1,397.21 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.52, 1,397.21 and 238.16 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.52 : 1,397.21 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.52/1,397.21 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.52x = 1,397.21 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.52x = 332,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,751.36/931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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