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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.58, 1,365.87 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.58, 1,365.87 and 226.58 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.58 : 1,365.87 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.58/1,365.87 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.58x = 1,365.87 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.58x = 309,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,478.82/910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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