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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.50, 1,365.78 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.50, 1,365.78 and 226.50 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.50 : 1,365.78 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.50/1,365.78 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.50x = 1,365.78 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.50x = 309,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,349.17/910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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