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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918, 1,377 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918, 1,377 and 234 is: 351

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918 : 1,377 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918/1,377 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918x = 1,377 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918x = 322,218
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,218/918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351

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