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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.43, 1,370.13 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.43, 1,370.13 and 229.43 is: 344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.43 : 1,370.13 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.43/1,370.13 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.43x = 1,370.13 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.43x = 314,348.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,348.93/913.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.14

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