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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,379.04 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,379.04 and 226.02 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,379.04 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,379.04 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,379.04 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 311,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,690.62/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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