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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.28, 1,380.38 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.28, 1,380.38 and 226.95 is: 340.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.28 : 1,380.38 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.28/1,380.38 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.28x = 1,380.38 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.28x = 313,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,276.11/920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.41

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