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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.02, 1,397.95 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.02, 1,397.95 and 238.66 is: 357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.02 : 1,397.95 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.02/1,397.95 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.02x = 1,397.95 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.02x = 333,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,634.75/932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.97

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