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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.11, 1,374.15 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.11, 1,374.15 and 222.76 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.11 : 1,374.15 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.11/1,374.15 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.11x = 1,374.15 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.11x = 306,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,105.65/916.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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