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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.44, 1,368.66 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.44, 1,368.66 and 228.44 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.44 : 1,368.66 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.44/1,368.66 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.44x = 1,368.66 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.44x = 312,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,656.69/912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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