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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.10, 1,378.65 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.10, 1,378.65 and 225.77 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.10 : 1,378.65 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.10/1,378.65 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.10x = 1,378.65 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.10x = 311,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,257.81/919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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