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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.67, 1,454.49 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.67, 1,454.49 and 239.25 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.67 : 1,454.49 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.67/1,454.49 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.67x = 1,454.49 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.67x = 347,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,978.26/969.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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