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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,454.14 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,454.14 and 239.02 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,454.14 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,454.14 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,454.14 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 347,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,568.54/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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