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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.64, 1,398.93 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.64, 1,398.93 and 239.31 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.64 : 1,398.93 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.64/1,398.93 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.64x = 1,398.93 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.64x = 334,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,776.74/932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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