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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.15, 1,380.19 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.15, 1,380.19 and 226.82 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.15 : 1,380.19 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.15/1,380.19 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.15x = 1,380.19 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.15x = 313,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,054.70/920.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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