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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,369.68 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,369.68 and 229.12 is: 343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,369.68 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,369.68 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,369.68 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 313,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,821.08/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.68

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