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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.58, 1,374.87 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.58, 1,374.87 and 223.25 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.58 : 1,374.87 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.58/1,374.87 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.58x = 1,374.87 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.58x = 306,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,932.85/916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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