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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.23, 1,407.22 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.23, 1,407.22 and 244.94 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.23 : 1,407.22 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.23/1,407.22 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.23x = 1,407.22 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.23x = 344,683.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,683.24/938.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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