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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.74, 1,379.59 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.74, 1,379.59 and 226.40 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.74 : 1,379.59 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.74/1,379.59 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.74x = 1,379.59 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.74x = 312,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,339.18/919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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