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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.81, 1,381.16 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.81, 1,381.16 and 227.47 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.81 : 1,381.16 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.81/1,381.16 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.81x = 1,381.16 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.81x = 314,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,172.47/920.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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