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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.60, 1,377.92 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.60, 1,377.92 and 225.27 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.60 : 1,377.92 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.60/1,377.92 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.60x = 1,377.92 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.60x = 310,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,402.91/918.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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