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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.42, 1,365.63 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.42, 1,365.63 and 226.42 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.42 : 1,365.63 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.42/1,365.63 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.42x = 1,365.63 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.42x = 309,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,209.92/910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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