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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,374.73 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,374.73 and 223.14 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,374.73 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,374.73 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,374.73 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 306,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,757.25/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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