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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,415.86 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,415.86 and 241.12 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,415.86 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,415.86 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,415.86 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 341,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,392.16/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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