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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.33, 1,374.49 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.33, 1,374.49 and 223.00 is: 334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.33 : 1,374.49 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.33/1,374.49 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.33x = 1,374.49 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.33x = 306,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,505.21/916.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.49

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