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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.94, 1,360.41 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.94, 1,360.41 and 222.94 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.94 : 1,360.41 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.94/1,360.41 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.94x = 1,360.41 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.94x = 303,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,289.81/906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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