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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.38, 1,376.07 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.38, 1,376.07 and 224.05 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.38 : 1,376.07 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.38/1,376.07 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.38x = 1,376.07 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.38x = 308,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,308.48/917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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