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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.26, 1,369.88 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.26, 1,369.88 and 229.26 is: 343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.26 : 1,369.88 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.26/1,369.88 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.26x = 1,369.88 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.26x = 314,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,058.69/913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.89

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