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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.55, 1,380.83 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.55, 1,380.83 and 227.24 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.55 : 1,380.83 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.55/1,380.83 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.55x = 1,380.83 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.55x = 313,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,772.62/920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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