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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.93, 1,381.38 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.93, 1,381.38 and 227.60 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.93 : 1,381.38 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.93/1,381.38 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.93x = 1,381.38 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.93x = 314,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,402.09/920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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