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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.44, 1,361.16 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.44, 1,361.16 and 223.44 is: 335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.44 : 1,361.16 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.44/1,361.16 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.44x = 1,361.16 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.44x = 304,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,137.59/907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.16

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