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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.81, 1,379.66 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.81, 1,379.66 and 226.47 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.81 : 1,379.66 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.81/1,379.66 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.81x = 1,379.66 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.81x = 312,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,452.40/919.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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