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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.22, 1,378.82 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.22, 1,378.82 and 225.90 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.22 : 1,378.82 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.22/1,378.82 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.22x = 1,378.82 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.22x = 311,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,476.00/919.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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