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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.91, 1,405.35 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.91, 1,405.35 and 243.52 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.91 : 1,405.35 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.91/1,405.35 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.91x = 1,405.35 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.91x = 342,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,230.83/936.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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