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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.26, 1,363.87 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.26, 1,363.87 and 225.26 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.26 : 1,363.87 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.26/1,363.87 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.26x = 1,363.87 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.26x = 307,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,225.36/909.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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