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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.06, 1,378.58 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.06, 1,378.58 and 225.72 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.06 : 1,378.58 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.06/1,378.58 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.06x = 1,378.58 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.06x = 311,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,171.95/919.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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