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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.52, 1,361.28 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.52, 1,361.28 and 223.52 is: 335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.52 : 1,361.28 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.52/1,361.28 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.52x = 1,361.28 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.52x = 304,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,273.31/907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.28

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