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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.26, 1,378.89 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.26, 1,378.89 and 225.93 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.26 : 1,378.89 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.26/1,378.89 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.26x = 1,378.89 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.26x = 311,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,532.62/919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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