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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.92, 1,397.87 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.92, 1,397.87 and 238.58 is: 357.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.92 : 1,397.87 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.92/1,397.87 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.92x = 1,397.87 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.92x = 333,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,502.42/931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.87

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