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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,380.69 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,380.69 and 227.13 is: 340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,380.69 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,380.69 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,380.69 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 313,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,596.12/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.70

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