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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.08, 1,380.13 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.08, 1,380.13 and 226.75 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.08 : 1,380.13 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.08/1,380.13 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.08x = 1,380.13 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.08x = 312,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,944.48/920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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