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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.92, 1,364.88 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.92, 1,364.88 and 225.92 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.92 : 1,364.88 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.92/1,364.88 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.92x = 1,364.88 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.92x = 308,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,357.67/909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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