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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.24, 1,377.35 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.24, 1,377.35 and 224.91 is: 337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.24 : 1,377.35 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.24/1,377.35 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.24x = 1,377.35 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.24x = 309,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,778.66/918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.36

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