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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.34, 1,374.50 and 223.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.34, 1,374.50 and 223.00 is: 334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.34 : 1,374.50 = 223.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.34/1,374.50 = 223.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.34x = 1,374.50 × 223.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.34x = 306,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,518.35/916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.50

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