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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.94, 1,454.88 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.94, 1,454.88 and 239.52 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.94 : 1,454.88 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.94/1,454.88 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.94x = 1,454.88 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.94x = 348,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,472.86/969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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