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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,407.02 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,407.02 and 244.82 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,407.02 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,407.02 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,407.02 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 344,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,470.77/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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