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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.74, 1,454.58 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.74, 1,454.58 and 239.30 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.74 : 1,454.58 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.74/1,454.58 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.74x = 1,454.58 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.74x = 348,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,073.72/969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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