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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.88, 1,405.31 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.88, 1,405.31 and 243.54 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.88 : 1,405.31 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.88/1,405.31 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.88x = 1,405.31 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.88x = 342,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,249.20/936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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