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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.76, 1,454.68 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.76, 1,454.68 and 239.36 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.76 : 1,454.68 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.76/1,454.68 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.76x = 1,454.68 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.76x = 348,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,192.20/969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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