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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.49, 1,398.74 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.49, 1,398.74 and 239.16 is: 358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.49 : 1,398.74 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.49/1,398.74 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.49x = 1,398.74 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.49x = 334,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,521.46/932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.74

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