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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.78, 1,397.66 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.78, 1,397.66 and 238.44 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.78 : 1,397.66 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.78/1,397.66 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.78x = 1,397.66 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.78x = 333,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,258.65/931.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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