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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.23, 1,411.82 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.23, 1,411.82 and 247.92 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.23 : 1,411.82 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.23/1,411.82 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.23x = 1,411.82 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.23x = 350,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,018.41/941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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